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Bloomberg: Despite Beijing's ban, illicit crypto activity in China continues, with billions in underground transactions involving cryptocurrencies, exposing weaknesses in the ban. Source link

In the world of venture-backed startups, issues can be universal or location-specific. TechCrunch took its StrictlyVC series to London this week for more intimate, investor-focused events. Saul Klein of LocalGlobe and Raluca Ragab of Eurazeo discussed startup challenges and opportunities. Source link

Ukrainian troops lost vital Starlink satellite internet service just before Russian invasion, hindering communication and intelligence gathering.Operated by SpaceX, Starlink has been crucial for Ukrainian military operations since the start of the conflict. Source link

Adam Breeden/ZDNETI can rarely resist an enticing marketing promise.Apple claimed to have released the thinnest iPads, so I had to try them out.However, my experience with the MacBook Air taught me that being too thin can have its drawbacks. Source link

iOS 17.5 release on May 13 led to reports of deleted photos reappearing on iPhones, raising security concerns among users.The issue was quickly addressed with the release of iOS 17.5.1, calming fears about data storage on devices.The cause of the error remains unknown, with early theories pointing to a software bug that was patched in the update. Source link

Nvidia has decided to slash prices in China in an effort to compete with Huawei in the chip market. This move comes after Huawei announced plans to ramp up production of its own chips, posing a threat to Nvidia's market share. By reducing prices, Nvidia hopes to maintain its position as a leading chip manufacturer in the region. Source link

Google is pushing AI summaries to US users, but some are experiencing inaccuracies. Users are not happy with the so-called hallucinations. In early tests, the AI blurbs were more annoying than useful. Source link

Filmmakers are producing science fiction films at a rapid pace, making it difficult to find original content. Jennifer Lopez's new Netflix movie "Atlas" stands out as a unique and refreshing addition to the genre. Many filmmakers are focused on replicating the success of popular franchises, forgetting the importance of originality and creativity. Source link

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day? The Mini is a bite-sized version of the New York Times’ crossword puzzle, perfect for testing your skills daily in just over a minute. While smaller and simpler, The Mini can still be challenging. Tripping up on one clue can be a fun and quick mental exercise! Source link

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